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Originally established on October 10, 1845, at Fort Severn in Annapolis with just 50 midshipmen and seven professors, the Naval School later evolved into today’s United States Naval Academy. Its founding mission: rigorous training in mathematics, navigation, chemistry, gunnery,

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William Henry Harrison was born before the Declaration of Independence on February 9, 1773, in Virginia. He was born a British subject under King George III, making him the last U.S. president born under British rule. He was even born before the Boston Tea Party. By the time

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On this day in 1861, the newly established Confederate States of America adopts the Stars & Bars as a national flag. It's an unpopular choice; many in the South denounce the design as a "detestable parody" of the Yankee banner. It will be replaced in 1863.

Today in 1776, Continental troops fortify Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston with captured guns dragged over 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga. The British have no choice but to evacuate the city two weeks later.

On this day in 1864, President Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant commander of the Union army. He will also be promoted to lieutenant-general, a rank held previously only by George Washington and Winfield Scott.

⛴️A new kind of warship changed naval history. #OTD in 1862 the CSS Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads and destroyed the USS Cumberland and USS Congress. Wooden warships suddenly look very old. Iron had arrived. #CivilWar #TodayInHistory

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